Wake Early College of Health and Science

healthscienceec.wcpss.net/

317 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

Wake Early College of Health and Science, located on the campus of Wake Tech Community College in Raleigh, is a specialized high school designed for students with a strong interest in healthcare and life sciences. Operated in partnership with the Wake County Public School System and Wake Technical Community College, the school offers a rigorous, accelerated curriculum that allows students to earn their high school diploma while simultaneously completing college credits, often graduating with an Associate’s degree at little to no cost to their families.

The school emphasizes a small-classroom environment that fosters close collaboration between students and faculty. By integrating high school coursework with professional health-science pathways, the institution prepares students for direct entry into medical or scientific careers or for seamless transfer to four-year universities. With a focus on academic maturity and career readiness, Wake Early College of Health and Science provides a unique, supportive pathway for motivated students looking to get a head start on their professional futures in the medical field.

317

Total Students

13.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wake Early College of Health and Science
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	58
Black	85
Asian	70
Two or More	13

White
91 (28.7%)
Black
85 (26.8%)
Asian
70 (22.1%)
Hispanic
58 (18.3%)
Two or More
13 (4.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)212-5800
Website:	http://healthscienceec.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 13 14

Grade 9 74

Grade 10 76

Grade 11 77

Grade 12 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wake Early College of Health and Science
Grade	Student Count
Grade 13	14
Grade 9	74
Grade 10	76
Grade 11	77
Grade 12	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wake Early College of Health and Science
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	236	74.4%
Male	81	25.6%

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